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>Good evening, Wakana!
>This is the final installment of my column. I'll deliver a fun, uniquely Wakana Uehara-style column right to the end!
>So, let's get started... Welcome to Wakana Uehara's Thursday column, "Good Evening Wakana's Satisfying Life!!"
>[Debut Story]
>Since this is the final chapter, I’d like to share a story I haven’t talked about until now.
>The most common concern I hear since starting pro wrestling is, “Aren’t you worried about getting injured?” Here’s something I’m revealing for the first time… Just before my debut, during practice, I actually broke my nose. It was the first fracture I’d ever experienced in my life.
>Some people involved asked me if I had considered quitting pro wrestling since I also had my entertainment career, but honestly, the thought never even crossed my mind. The only thing I was worried about was whether or not I could still participate in my debut match, that’s it. The organization told me they could reschedule my debut and that I shouldn’t push myself too hard, but I was determined to debut at Korakuen Hall on January 4th.
>Perhaps because of how strong that feeling was, my injury healed at an unusual speed (I was told it would take over a month to fully recover, but the swelling went down in about a week, and I was on the mend!). As a result, I successfully made my debut on January 4th, 2023.
>By the way, on the day I broke my nose, I had plans to go out to eat with my mother after practice. I thought for sure she would say, “You should quit pro wrestling; it’s too dangerous.” But instead, she said, “Your nose is cartilage, so if you pinch it before it heals, it might get higher!” She was, of course, concerned, but she told me to train hard to avoid injuries. I’m even more cautious now because I don’t want to cause trouble for others by getting hurt, so I’m fully committed every day!
